Question

Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding equipment used in the compounding process?

I. Equipment should be stored in such a way to prevent contamination.
II. Reusable equipment should NOT be used to compound toxic substances.
III. Equipment should be inspected before each use to make sure it is not contaminated.
a. I only
b. III only
c. I and III only
d. All of the above

Answer 1

c. I and III only

I is true — equipment must be stored to prevent contamination.
III is true — equipment should be inspected before each use to ensure it’s clean and uncontaminated.
II is false as written — reusable equipment can be used for toxic (hazardous) substances if it is appropriately dedicated, cleaned, decontaminated, and handled per applicable standards; an absolute prohibition is incorrect.